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The New Guard
Namibia, Algeria, Madagascar

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics. [...]

NamibiaMtundeni Ndafyaalako, surprise appointment at helm of national oil firm

AlgeriaLynda Tezkratt, expert in African technical certification

MadagascarElliot Randriamandrato, speaking out for Gen Z

Published on 18/03/2026 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Madagascar
Macron-Randrianirina lunch meeting menu

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina is to visit with Emmanuel Macron on 24 February. The meeting aims to strengthen ties between the two countries and clarify broad lines of cooperation, as France seeks to consolidate its influence on the island.

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Colonel Randrianirina during his visit to Moscow on 19 February 2026.

Madagascar
Business delegation to travel to Paris in wake of Randrianirina's Paris visit

Three members of the GEM Malagasy employers' group will travel to Paris this month. Organised with French business group MEDEF International, the visit aims to produce a structured roadmap and promote numerous projects.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 20.02.2026

Madagascar
Before heading to Paris, Colonel Randrianirina travels to Moscow to meet with Putin

The head of the Malagasy junta is pursuing his multilateral diplomacy and has reserved his first official visit for Russia. This trip, just before his visit to France to meet with Emmanuel Macron, heralds a strengthening of cooperation between Antananarivo and Moscow.

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Colonel Michael Randrianirina in Antananarivo, 17 October 2025.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Madagascar, South Africa

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NigeriaNathan Nwachuku, the Abuja drone-maker

MadagascarOcéane Ranjeva, a Gen Z lynchpin

South AfricaWesley Hayes, voice of the Mandelas

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Namibia
Gas monetisation strategy to be drafted by Subsea7 subsidiary

Consulting firm Xodus, a subsidiary of Luxembourg-based multinational Subsea7, has been chosen by state-owned company Namcor to develop its gas strategy. Namibia has been held back in this area for years due to a lack of infrastructure and low domestic demand.

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Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

While his whereabouts remain secret, President Andry Rajoelina held a remote meeting with his cabinet on the morning of 13 October, reaffirming his ability to govern. At the same time, he held a series of consultations with several of his counterparts across the continent throughout the weekend to ensure their support.

Subscribers only Politics 13.10.2025

President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina in Paris, July 2024.

The New Guard
Namibia, Algeria, Madagascar

NamibiaMtundeni Ndafyaalako, surprise appointment at helm of national oil firm

AlgeriaLynda Tezkratt, expert in African technical certification

MadagascarElliot Randriamandrato, speaking out for Gen Z

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